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Browser-Based Threat Report: August 12

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Browser-Based Threat Report

Week of August 12th, 2024

ConcealBrowse is leveraged by teams across the world to combat against weaponized URLs. The technology is constantly analyzing suspicious web artifacts to identify risk in the form of drive-by attacks, phishing portals, and other threats that materialize while browsing.

At Conceal, your digital safety is our utmost priority. Our weekly threat report for the week of August 12th, 2024, unveils critical insights into the ever-evolving landscape of online threats.

The following report highlights recently detected sites that were deemed suspicious:

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SHA-256: a95af681b26de930c50c7f69565adfee0f0497b679ae12a6a0321c75afc4a398

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This site was detected by ConcealBrowse on August 9th, the day after other security vendors began reporting. It was initially detected by one vendor, and now 14 vendors are flagging this page for phishing activity. ConcealBrowse intervened with a 12% risk score, identifying the page as a potential phishing site.

This site was likely used as part of a larger scam to obtain both the credentials, and the multifactor authentication code needed to access the victim’s bank account. The user’s login and PW would have already been compromised, and the malicious actors would only need the code to gain access and lock the victim out. ConcealBrowse’s analysis identifies potential phishing sites, warning users and blocking them from entering any sensitive information.

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SHA-256: 5b3efd3a3501ae73fbbac6dc24ba1d569eb9fbfa048e53c97bed0d2d09b2fdda

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This site was detected by ConcealBrowse on August 8th. Currently, there are fifteen security vendors flagging this site for phishing. ConcealBrowse intervened with a 47% risk assessment, citing suspicious behavior.

This is a phishing page looking to steal credentials for a customer and prospect management platform. Some information that may be stored on a site like this includes the email addresses, full names, phone numbers, and business addresses of potential clients, all of which a malicious actor would have access to if the account was compromised. This could then be used to target other unsuspecting victims with their personal information and curate realistic scams. ConcealBrowse blocks keyboard input while in an isolated session, protecting user credentials from phishing attempts.

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SHA-256: 7643bb3730d143c60302205f1323d8ed251ec42ae9d8ed1e5d36d3431bdfddf4

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This site was detected by ConcealBrowse on August 8th. It initially was undetected by security vendors, but currently there is one vendor flagging the page for malicious activity.

ConcealBrowse intervened with an 11% risk score, due to the poor reputation of the domain and the suspicious nature of the page.

Although on its own, this URL leads to nothing, it has been associated with an adware infection. Adware is a type of malicious software that shows various pop-ups on the user’s device and may redirect their browsing sessions to advertisements or other suspicious sites. This can consume excessive resources on the device, leading to decreases in productivity.

Seeing this site visited multiple times by the same device in the Conceal dashboard could indicate infection and should be investigated.

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Valuable Outcomes

As this recent threat reports exemplify, ConcealBrowse offers comprehensive protection against many sophisticated cyber threats. Our advanced threat detection capabilities have successfully flagged and quarantined malicious web pages, preventing users from falling victim to various cyber-attacks. Conceal remains dedicated to upholding the integrity of online interactions, constantly refining our detection algorithms and threat identification protocols to ensure proactive protection against emerging cyber threats. By integrating cutting-edge technology and a robust security infrastructure, we empower users to confidently navigate the digital landscape, knowing that their online activities are shielded from potential harm.

Join the Conceal Community and claim your FREE ConcealBrowse licenses!

Join the Conceal Community today and fortify your online security for free! Don’t miss the chance to benefit from our advanced threat protection and stay one step ahead of cybercriminals. Experience peace of mind while browsing the internet, knowing that ConcealBrowse is your shield against the ever-evolving threat landscape. Take the proactive step towards a safer online experience – get your free ConcealBrowse license now and join a community committed to safeguarding your digital world.

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Browser-Based Threat Report: August 5

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Browser-Based Threat Report

Week of August 5th, 2024

ConcealBrowse is leveraged by teams across the world to combat against weaponized URLs. The technology is constantly analyzing suspicious web artifacts to identify risk in the form of drive-by attacks, phishing portals, and other threats that materialize while browsing.

At Conceal, your digital safety is our utmost priority. Our weekly threat report for the week of August 5th, 2024, unveils critical insights into the ever-evolving landscape of online threats.

The following report highlights recently detected sites that were deemed suspicious:

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SHA-256: 34c13c0b542e374120dbc70fe3c8f7c984e98648263017d101661c1cd43b9c22

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This site was detected by ConcealBrowse on August 5th. It was first flagged by eight security vendors, and now twenty vendors have marked the URL as phishing. ConcealBrowse intervened on this page with a 25% risk assessment, protecting the user from this phishing attempt.

Phishing emails containing information about documents that need immediate attention are a popular method for malicious actors that are trying to obtain email credentials. This page uses a fake image at the back of the page to give the appearance that there is a document behind the requested login page. Additionally, this site uses obfuscated scripts that are designed to evade many popular security vendors. ConcealBrowse’s isolation allows users to view the website but not enter any information into the page, keeping credentials secure.

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SHA-256: 58bf2215b395dcac74c009aa98701854e43cbe54a1cd3a95fee6a647ca9910d4

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This site was detected by ConcealBrowse on August 2nd after having a negative reputation with security vendors. As of this writing, one security vendor has labelled this site as malicious. Because of suspicious elements, ConcealBrowse gave the site an 11% risk assessment and put the page into isolation.

Although this site appears to be a legitimate alternative search engine, there have been reports of it being involved in browser hijackers and PUPs. These types of software install themselves on the user’s computer without their knowledge or consent and proceed to change default settings. The user’s browser would be set to this page, redirecting them to unwanted sites and advertisements. These types of search engines often put the user’s privacy at risk as well. Multiple occurrences of this site appearing without the user directly going to it may be a sign of infection, and the device should be scanned.

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SHA-256: f33f5ad4e9ba065d80320df0f781da36d5f392f51cee3f871bb7982481d86193

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This site was detected by ConcealBrowse on July 31st after originally being detected by 14 security vendors. Currently, there are 16 vendors flagging this URL as phishing. Due to this information and other malicious indicators, ConcealBrowse intervened with a 21% risk assessment.

This page is impersonating a popular digital wallet used to store cryptocurrency. While there is no direct place for a victim to enter their credentials, this page likely used to include internal links that would lead users to other malicious webpages. Cryptocurrency is unique from other items of monetary value because it is decentralized and not traceable. A malicious actor with the right information could drain the victim’s funds without being caught or the possibility of the transactions being reversed. ConcealBrowse’s intervention helps users recognize the suspicious nature of these sites if other deceptive indicators are missed.

 

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Valuable Outcomes

As this recent threat reports exemplify, ConcealBrowse offers comprehensive protection against many sophisticated cyber threats. Our advanced threat detection capabilities have successfully flagged and quarantined malicious web pages, preventing users from falling victim to various cyber-attacks. Conceal remains dedicated to upholding the integrity of online interactions, constantly refining our detection algorithms and threat identification protocols to ensure proactive protection against emerging cyber threats. By integrating cutting-edge technology and a robust security infrastructure, we empower users to confidently navigate the digital landscape, knowing that their online activities are shielded from potential harm.

Join the Conceal Community and claim your FREE ConcealBrowse licenses!

Join the Conceal Community today and fortify your online security for free! Don’t miss the chance to benefit from our advanced threat protection and stay one step ahead of cybercriminals. Experience peace of mind while browsing the internet, knowing that ConcealBrowse is your shield against the ever-evolving threat landscape. Take the proactive step towards a safer online experience – get your free ConcealBrowse license now and join a community committed to safeguarding your digital world.

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Browser-Based Threat Report: July 29

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Browser-Based Threat Report

Week of July 29th, 2024

ConcealBrowse is leveraged by teams across the world to combat against weaponized URLs. The technology is constantly analyzing suspicious web artifacts to identify risk in the form of drive-by attacks, phishing portals, and other threats that materialize while browsing.

At Conceal, your digital safety is our utmost priority. Our weekly threat report for the week of July 29th, 2024, unveils critical insights into the ever-evolving landscape of online threats.

The following report highlights recently detected sites that were deemed suspicious:

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SHA-256: c985a519e41b890579fc4925411054a38a18a24e7d905f4f2e1935d6601fc875

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This site was detected by ConcealBrowse on July 26th, having first been seen by security

vendors last year. There are currently 16 vendors flagging this page for phishing. ConcealBrowse intervened with a 29% risk assessment due to the detection of suspicious activity.

This site exploits a free website creation service to host a phishing page looking to steal email credentials. Website creation tools have become popular among threat actors, due to their ease of use and low-cost. An unsuspecting user recognizing the targeted brand in the domain name would enter their credentials and have them stolen by malicious actors. While in an isolated session, ConcealBrowse blocks keyboard input to keep users safe from suspicious sites.

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SHA-256: 71d3674f27cf54ce08e5bbe772ac48f6796deff2d0926ba695f9dcf6fe417f71

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An example of one of the redirects

This site was detected by ConcealBrowse on July 26th as part of a routine scan. It was initially detected by 11 vendors, and that number has not changed. ConcealBrowse intervened with a 10% risk assessment due to poor reputation.

This domain utilizes redirects to deliver malicious pages to the user. These pages vary in their contents, mainly having links to browser hijackers and other adware. They may also try to trick the user into believing that their machine is infected by using fake antivirus pop-ups and scans. ConcealBrowse’s intervention prevents the user from downloading anything from the redirected sites, ensuring that their device remains free of infection.

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SHA-256: c216d5c3ad1bdbff9c059f5b343e37bb4d6a2143c8b3b6c8f012a46ff617c39b

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A user attempted to access this site on July 29th using ConcealBrowse. At present, 18 security vendors have categorized this domain as phishing, highlighting the potential threat it poses. ConcealBrowse identified the impersonation of the DocuSign brand on the site and assigned it a 14% risk score, indicating a moderate level of risk.

This phishing attempt likely came in the form of a fraudulent email informing the victim that there was a document that needed to be signed. These types of sites often fill in the victim’s email automatically, so a password is all that is required. This is done to make the login page appear more legitimate. ConcealBrowse’s intervention helps users recognize fraudulent pages, as well as blocking keyboard input to keep credentials safe from phishing sites.

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Valuable Outcomes

As this recent threat reports exemplify, ConcealBrowse offers comprehensive protection against many sophisticated cyber threats. Our advanced threat detection capabilities have successfully flagged and quarantined malicious web pages, preventing users from falling victim to various cyber-attacks. Conceal remains dedicated to upholding the integrity of online interactions, constantly refining our detection algorithms and threat identification protocols to ensure proactive protection against emerging cyber threats. By integrating cutting-edge technology and a robust security infrastructure, we empower users to confidently navigate the digital landscape, knowing that their online activities are shielded from potential harm.

Join the Conceal Community and claim your FREE ConcealBrowse licenses!

Join the Conceal Community today and fortify your online security for free! Don’t miss the chance to benefit from our advanced threat protection and stay one step ahead of cybercriminals. Experience peace of mind while browsing the internet, knowing that ConcealBrowse is your shield against the ever-evolving threat landscape. Take the proactive step towards a safer online experience – get your free ConcealBrowse license now and join a community committed to safeguarding your digital world.

How Browser Security Can Prevent Cyber Attacks: A Deep Dive

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Web browsers are vital yet vulnerable tools in business. This whitepaper explores their critical role, inherent risks, and solutions like ConcealBrowse, our AI-powered browser security extension.

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How ConcealBrowse Helps MSPs and MSSPs Expand Services and Increase Revenue

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As an MSP or MSSP, your primary responsibility is to deliver top-notch security solutions to your clients while driving revenue and operational efficiency. The growing demand for cybersecurity solutions and the increasing sophistication of cyber threats make this task even more challenging.  We are here to alleviate these challenges at the edge. Enter ConcealBrowse, an AI-powered browser security solution designed to enhance your service offerings and expand your business.

The Challenge

Phishing attacks and social engineering are among the top concerns for MSPs and MSSPs. These attacks exploit human psychology, making them difficult to counter with traditional educational measures and outdated detection systems. The fragmented and encrypted nature of the internet further complicates the protection of client assets.

The Solution

ConcealBrowse addresses these challenges head-on. By providing a secure, zero trust browsing experience, it actively blocks phishing links and counters social engineering tactics. Here’s how:

  1. AI-Powered Phishing Detection: ConcealBrowse leverages AI to detect and block phishing attempts in real time. This sophisticated detection mechanism adapts to rapidly evolving cyber threats, offering a robust defense against new and emerging attack vectors.
  2. Real-Time Threat Analysis: ConcealBrowse disrupts cyber threats early in the attack sequence. This proactive approach significantly reduces the risks of data theft, cyber extortion, and security breaches.
  3. User Privacy: ConcealBrowse is designed with user privacy in mind. It’s a lightweight extension that does not upload or retain sensitive browsing history, ensuring that your clients’ privacy is respected.

Business Outcomes

Implementing ConcealBrowse can lead to significant business outcomes for MSPs and MSSPs:

  • New Revenue Streams: Bundle ConcealBrowse into your security services to generate new revenue and deliver innovative cybersecurity solutions.
  • Enhanced Client Protection: By providing edge protection, you assure your clients that they are safeguarded against ransomware and credential theft.
  • Operational Efficiency: Reduces the complexity of managing browser security, saving you time and money while allowing you to focus on delivering superior services.
  • Proactive Threat Mitigation: Ensures potentially malicious activities are contained before they become significant issues, leading to faster and more effective threat mitigation.

Conclusion

In today’s rapidly evolving threat landscape, MSPs and MSSPs need advanced tools to stay ahead of cybercriminals. ConcealBrowse offers a comprehensive solution that enhances your service offerings, simplifies management, and provides peace of mind. Embrace ConcealBrowse to expand your cybersecurity services and safeguard your clients against the ever-present threat of phishing and social engineering attacks.

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ConcealBrowse for Service Providers

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As a Managed Service Provider (MSP) or Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP), your focus is on delivering innovative and effective security solutions to your clients while maximizing revenue and efficiency. ConcealBrowse is an AI-powered browser security solution that helps you expand into the cybersecurity space, providing edge protection and enabling you to offer superior security services.

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Browser Security Case Study: Papé Group

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Papé Group, a leading heavy equipment and machinery provider, recently integrated ConcealBrowse into its IT infrastructure. This case study highlights their journey and the impactful results of using ConcealBrowse.

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Browser-Based Threat Report: July 22

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Browser-Based Threat Report

Week of July 22nd, 2024

ConcealBrowse is leveraged by teams across the world to combat weaponized URLs. The technology is constantly analyzing suspicious web artifacts to identify risks in the form of drive-by attacks, phishing portals, and other threats that materialize while browsing.

At Conceal, your digital safety is our utmost priority. Our weekly threat report for the week of July 22nd, 2024, unveils critical insights into the ever-evolving landscape of online threats.

The following report highlights recently detected sites that were deemed suspicious:

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SHA-256: 9ff15952c0179834f2750943411049b529b0e9a761b404f78547efc111f0b9b7

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In the wake of the recent events involving Crowdstrike, many malicious actors have taken advantage of the outage and spun up domains that that pretend to be legitimate services offering solutions for affected devices. These websites have been discovered by security vendors to be distributing malware while claiming it is a fix, as well as extorting vulnerable users by claiming payment is necessary to repair their systems. The chaotic nature of the situation may cause normally wary users to act without caution, putting companies and their systems at risk.

Users affected by this outage should be using official channels to communicate with Crowdstrike support and be on the lookout for fraudulent sites that are trying to exploit the situation. ConcealBrowse is taking steps to block newly created domains that are impersonating Crowdstrike support, protecting clients from compromises.

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SHA-256: 71d3674f27cf54ce08e5bbe772ac48f6796deff2d0926ba695f9dcf6fe417f71

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This site was first detected by ConcealBrowse on July 19th after being seen by security vendors in June. It is currently flagged by 15 vendors for phishing and malicious behavior. ConcealBrowse successfully identified the brand impersonation and isolated the site with a 28% risk score.

Shopping sites can be a popular target for threat actors because of the payment information that is stored on the account. The victim’s credit card could be used for fraudulent purchases, potentially causing financial hardship. Additionally, this page uses a fake verification page before delivering the victim to the credential harvesting form. Verification pages are used to try to provide the victim with a sense of security and make the deceptive site appear more legitimate. ConcealBrowse’s intervention blocks keyboard input and helps users recognize these phishing sites more quickly, keeping their information safe.

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SHA-256: f9d6b5072a758c56d4cb5a01d5de5dc4c83099d3388355e737fba58146828fd4

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This site was detected by ConcealBrowse on July 17th, the day after other security vendors began reporting. It was initially reported by five vendors and is now currently flagged by eight for phishing. ConcealBrowse intervened with a 16% risk score due to the suspicious nature of the page’s contents.

This page is looking to steal credentials for a university. Compromising the account of an employee or a student can allow the malicious actor to impersonate them, utilizing social engineering to gain further access into the system. University records often contain sensitive information, such as full names and social security numbers, that could also be exploited. ConcealBrowse blocks all keyboard input while in isolation. This prevents unsuspecting users from entering their credentials into suspicious sites.

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Valuable Outcomes

As this recent threat reports exemplify, ConcealBrowse offers comprehensive protection against many sophisticated cyber threats. Our advanced threat detection capabilities have successfully flagged and quarantined malicious web pages, preventing users from falling victim to various cyber-attacks. Conceal remains dedicated to upholding the integrity of online interactions, constantly refining our detection algorithms and threat identification protocols to ensure proactive protection against emerging cyber threats. By integrating cutting-edge technology and a robust security infrastructure, we empower users to confidently navigate the digital landscape, knowing that their online activities are shielded from potential harm.

Join the Conceal Community and claim your FREE ConcealBrowse licenses!

Join the Conceal Community today and fortify your online security for free! Don’t miss the chance to benefit from our advanced threat protection and stay one step ahead of cybercriminals. Experience peace of mind while browsing the internet, knowing that ConcealBrowse is your shield against the ever-evolving threat landscape. Take the proactive step towards a safer online experience – get your free ConcealBrowse license now and join a community committed to safeguarding your digital world.

Browser-Based Threat Report: July 15

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Protect your credentials with ConcealBrowse: This week’s threat report covers phishing attacks on identity verification, typosquatting domains, and cryptocurrency platforms.

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How ConcealBrowse Helps SOC Professionals Minimize Alerts and Improve Response Times

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As a SOC professional, your role involves managing a high volume of security alerts and ensuring timely responses to potential threats. The rise of remote work and the increasing sophistication of cyber attacks have made this task even more challenging. But, we are here to help alleviate these challenges at the edge.  Enter ConcealBrowse, an AI-powered browser security solution designed to simplify your workload and enhance SOC efficiency.

The Challenge

Phishing attacks and social engineering are among the top concerns for SOC professionals. These attacks exploit human psychology, making them difficult to counter with traditional educational measures and outdated detection systems. The fragmented nature of the internet further complicates the protection of network assets.

The Solution

ConcealBrowse addresses these challenges head-on. By providing a secure, zero trust browsing experience, it actively blocks phishing links and counters social engineering tactics. Here’s how:

  1. AI-Powered Phishing Detection: ConcealBrowse leverages AI to detect and block phishing attempts in real time. This sophisticated detection mechanism adapts to rapidly evolving cyber threats, offering a robust defense against new and emerging attack vectors.
  2. Real-Time Threat Analysis: ConcealBrowse disrupts cyber threats early in the attack sequence. This proactive approach significantly reduces the risks of data theft, cyber extortion, and security breaches.
  3. User Privacy: ConcealBrowse is designed with user privacy in mind. It’s a lightweight extension that does not upload or retain sensitive browsing history, ensuring that your organization’s privacy is respected.

Business Outcomes

Implementing ConcealBrowse can lead to significant business outcomes for SOC professionals:

  • Reduced Alert Fatigue: By minimizing alerts generated from the edge, ConcealBrowse allows your SOC team to focus on timely and effective responses to other critical alerts.
  • Improved SOC Efficiency: Filters and isolates malicious content at the edge, reducing the workload for your analysts and enhancing overall SOC efficiency.
  • Proactive Threat Containment: Ensures potentially malicious activities are contained before they require triage, leading to faster and more effective threat mitigation.
  • Cost Savings: By preventing large-scale cyber events, ConcealBrowse helps avoid the substantial financial losses associated with data breaches and ransomware attacks.

Conclusion

In today’s rapidly evolving threat landscape, SOC professionals need advanced tools to stay ahead of cybercriminals. ConcealBrowse offers a comprehensive solution that enhances your SOC efficiency, simplifies management, and provides peace of mind. Embrace ConcealBrowse to optimize SOC operations and safeguard your organization against the ever-present threat of phishing and social engineering attacks.

Join the Conceal Community:

Take your security to the next level by joining the Conceal community. Enjoy exclusive benefits and stay ahead of cyber threats. Learn more.